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Introduced
01/13/2023
01/13/2023
In Committee
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
Crossed Over
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
Passed
07/14/2023
07/14/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/22/2023
09/22/2023
Introduced Session
25th Council
Bill Summary
AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Federal Law Conformity Act of 2000 to require an individual or group health benefit plan to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility and standard fertility preservation services, and to require a health insurer offering health insurance coverage through Medicaid and the DC Healthcare Alliance program to cover the diagnosis and medication treatment of infertility.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Federal Law Conformity Act of 2000 to require individual, group, and government health insurance plans (Medicaid and DC Healthcare Alliance) to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including in vitro fertilization and standard fertility preservation services. The bill sets minimum coverage requirements, prohibits discrimination in coverage, and requires the Department of Health Care Finance to report on potential Medicaid coverage for in vitro fertilization and fertility preservation. The bill aims to expand access to fertility treatment for District of Columbia residents.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Charles Allen (D)*,
Matt Frumin (D)*,
Janeese George (D)*,
Christina Henderson (I)*,
Kenyan McDuffie (I)*,
Brianne Nadeau (D)*,
Zachary Parker (D)*,
Brooke Pinto (D)*,
Robert White (D)*,
Anita Bonds (D),
Last Action
Law L25-0049, Effective from Sep 06, 2023 Published in DC Register Vol 70 and Page 012678 (on 09/22/2023)
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